Lexus GS 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 69 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 67 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Lexus GS is 19 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 565 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 5200 | |
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